With its breathtaking nature, delectable cuisines, and a bubbling creative scene, the Bayview-Hunters Point, AKA San Francisco’s “Sunniest Neighborhood” is home to a vibrant mix of cultures and communities. The Bayview-Hunters Point was historically known for its shipyard, which played a crucial role in supporting the City's maritime industry. Over the years, it has been a hub for African American, Asian American, and Latinx populations, contributing to its rich cultural heritage and legacy. The Bayview-Hunters Point is one of the oldest business districts in California, home to over 3,600 businesses.
Ride with Ease to Bayview-Hunters Point
T-Third, 9/9R San Bruno, 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express, 19 Polk, 23 Monterey, 24 Divisadero, 29 Sunset, 33 Ashbury/18th Street, 44 O'Shaughnessy, 48 Quintara/24th Street, 54 Felton, 56 Rutland, 67 Bernal Heights
Shop, Dine, Explore
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Shop: The bustling Third Street is filled with a plethora of small businesses. You can peruse apparel, break a sweat at fitness locations, get a new hairdo at barbe/hair salons or explore one-of-a-kind glass-blowing studios. Click here for a full list of local makers.
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Dine: Uncover culinary gems, with restaurants that specialize in serving global and local cuisines. Enjoy oysters on the half-shell, baked goods, breweries, soul-food, and a youth-ran supper club, all in one place! Click here for a full list of eateries.
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Explore: The neighborhood is home to several parks and recreational spaces, providing endless opportunities for outdoor activities. Spot herons, ospreys and other shorebirds at the Heron's Head Park or Candlestick Point Park, which offers a unique wetland habitat and stunning views of the San Francisco Bay. The Bayview Opera House, originally built in 1888, is a cultural institution and historical landmark in the neighborhood. It has served as a community gathering space and arts center, offering various programs and events that celebrate local culture and foster creativity.
Celebrate
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The Bay-View Hunters Point has been a community for artists since 1983, when the Hunters Point Shipyard Artists (HPSA) transformed the former U.S. naval shipyard on Hunters Point and in the nearby Islais Creek into artist studios. The Hunters Point Shipyard is now home to more than 250 artists. Twice a year – in the spring and in the fall – over 100 artists open their studio doors to the public during Shipyard Open Studios. This is a rare opportunity to meet the artists, see where they create their work, and purchase art directly from the artist.